In the past, a number of Interpol red notices, blue notices and international warrants have been issued for about 15 Sri Lankans including underworld dons, narcotics traffickers who have connections to international drug trafficking networks and other absconding criminals in foreign countries.
The information received by the intelligence unit has revealed that most of them have fled to India, Singapore and Malaysia first and later reached Dubai.
It is reported that they are already involved in various crimes including drug trafficking, mafia gangs, international espionage and arms sales and operating from the Gulf country.
According to the information received, the absconding criminals earn millions from their illegal activities and deposit the money in foreign banks.
The financial institutions have learned through the police that the fugitives have discussed withdrawing the money from the banks if they were arrested by the police and the banks have informed the relevant authorities of the Gulf country.
In the meantime, Sri Lanka police are hoping to chart out a plan to apprehend the criminals wanted by Sri Lankan authorities and seek their extradition to the country.
